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Subject: Sad News re: Rand
Posted by: blackjackis21
- Dude [034837521] Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 10:40
I'm sorry to have to report that we've lost one of the rotoguru community in the past few days. The poster we've known as "Rand" lost a battle with cancer and has passed away.
I only knew him from several e-mail exchanges and shared leagues over the years, but he truly seemed like a great guy and will definitely be missed. I put this post in the hoops forum because that's where I believe he was most active, though I know he was in leagues across many different sports.
Rand leaves behind a wife and three daughters, 12, 10 and 4.
Rest in peace, Steve. |
| 1 | barilko6
ID: 19649319
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 10:50
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Wow...
I think he is in the Gurukeepers league. I didn't know him all that much, but it is shocking.
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| 2 | Guru
ID: 330592710
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 11:02
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I didn't know him well, but we had corresponded on a few occasions, albeit not for several years.
I see from my files that he first became a GuruPatron on Christmas day, 2002.
He was a member of the first RIHC, finishing 4th. That qualified him to return for the second year, when he didn't fare as well. I'm not sure, but I suspect that 2nd season may have coincided with the timing of his first diagnosis.
My understanding is that, although he has been battling the disease for several years, he found his participation in fantasy sports to be a good "escape", and strove to stay active as long as he could.
Over the years, we've lost several good friends from this community. I won't even try to name them, for fear of forgetting someone. But they've all enhanced the community, and all left their mark. And I know that they all drew strength and enjoyment from the camaraderie of this community - which always humbles me.
Obviously, our prayers, condolences, and good thoughts go out to his family.
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| 3 | Seattle Zen
ID: 49112418
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 13:03
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I feel awful for his children, just awful.
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| 4 | biliruben
ID: 35112816
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 13:11
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Very sad; even more so with children so young.
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| 5 | Tree
ID: 3533298
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 13:25
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yea, this is one of those "well, I only kinda knew him through a message board and played fantasy sports with him" sort of things, yet you feel as though you lost someone you knew, almost a member of the family. it's still a punch to the gut, even if you "only" knew the person online...
thoughts and prayers to his family.
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| 6 | Great One
Sustainer
ID: 053272014
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 14:16
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Thats very sad news. I may not be religious, but I will say a prayer for those children.
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| 7 | blue hen
ID: 16322314
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 14:44
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My condolences. This community has been very fortunate that this doesn't happen often. It's important for us to take a moment to mourn, but also to be thankful for what we have.
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| 8 | Species
Dude
ID: 07724916
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 15:19
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Dang.......I think he was on my AIM list. Cool dude --- strong in hoops. Very sad that he leaves his wife and children behind......very sad. My condolences to his family.
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| 9 | Swish City
Dude
ID: 0931275
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 15:35
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Very sad indeed. I only really knew Rand through his time in RIHC, but he always seemed like a stand-up guy and great competitor. Like everyone else, my thoughts go out to his family.
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| 10 | JeffG
Leader
ID: 01584348
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 16:12
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Sad news indeed. My heart and thoughts go out to Steve's family for their loss and extends to all that mourn his passing.
Although I only know all of you on these boards as part of this community of people with a common interests that it has now evolved to, it is still very disheartening to know we lost one among our ranks, and I feel for those that he left behind.
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| 11 | GoatLocker
Sustainer
ID: 060151121
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 16:20
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I also only knew him from the leagues we shared in common.
My condolences and sympathies go out to his wife and kids.
They are in my prayers.
Our community loses another.
Cliff
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| 12 | deejay
ID: 57617279
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 16:48
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My condolences.
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| 13 | ChicagoTRS
ID: 4110481415
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 17:00
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My condolences and sympathies go out to his wife and children.
He must have been relatively young to have children that age...very sad.
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| 14 | RecycledSpinalFluid
Dude
ID: 204401122
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 18:15
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ChicagoTRS, thats what I was thinking. With mine at 2, 7 and 9, I imagine he was about the same age.
Definitely a tough situation to have dealt with. My condolances to his family.
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| 15 | Mike D
Leader
ID: 041831612
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 22:42
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Mine are in a similar range.......scary, sad, and sorry all come to mind.
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| 16 | Bond, James Bond
ID: 536192621
Tue, Jul 31, 2007, 22:44
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My heart aches to hear of such tragic news. I wish nothing but the best for the children and his wife. Rest in peace Steve, rest in peace.
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| 18 | Pacers Rule
ID: 347172821
Tue, Aug 28, 2007, 22:34
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Thanks very much BJis21 for letting us know. I have been off the boards for a while and just saw this thread. My children are 6, 8, and 9 so I am sure this was a very hard loss for them as well as his wife. I hope his wife and children are aware that he made some connections here and will be missed. I lost my father this summer and through the grief it was cool to meet people whose lives he touched even though I had not met them before myself. It felt like a way of connecting with him and knowing him more fully.
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